Longview South Dam
Longview South Dam is an earth dam located in Jackson County, Missouri, built in 1939. It carries a Low hazard potential classification.
About Longview South Dam
The primary purpose of Longview South Dam is water supply. The dam stores water for municipal, industrial, or agricultural use, helping ensure a reliable supply for the surrounding area. The dam is owned by Daen Mrk (federal). It impounds the Tr Mouse Creek near Lees Summit.
The dam stands 30 feet tall, creates a reservoir covering 19 acres, has a maximum storage capacity of 305 acre-feet, and collects water from a drainage area of 618 square miles. Completed in 1939, the structure is well-established, with more than 75 years of service.
This dam has a low hazard potential classification, meaning that failure would cause minimal damage, limited primarily to the dam owner's property, with no expected loss of life. The most recent inspection on record was 09/24/1980. That was over 45 years ago.
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Location
| State | Missouri |
| County | Jackson |
| Nearest City | Lees Summit |
| River/Stream | Tr Mouse Creek |
| Coordinates | 38.89250, -94.44910 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 30 ft |
| Dam Height | 30 ft |
| Year Completed | 1939 (87 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 305 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 133 acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 19 acres |
| Drainage Area | 618 sq mi |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Water Supply |
| Owner | DAEN MRK |
| Owner Type | Federal |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Condition Assessment | Not Rated |
| Last Inspection | 09/24/1980 |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |
Identifiers
| NID ID | MO20013 |
| Federal ID | MO20013 |
| More Info | State Dam Safety Program |